I've heard there are a lot of handheld or tiny tabletop sewing machines...Just wondering which is best,cheapest and actually works. Need something to make hawaiian shirts and scrubs with but don't have a lot of space
2007-02-10 14:11:28 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Games & Recreation ➔ Hobbies & Crafts
I would go to wal-mart and get a regular machine. My friend was using one of the hand helds and decided to get a regular machine because it sucked!
I got a Brother from wal-mart for $125, it has 25 stitches including a button hole stitch. If you are planning on making clothes your best bet would be to get a machine like this.
2007-02-11 01:49:18 · answer #1 · answered by cala 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Don't buy one of those little "handy sew" machines for $30.
I have bought those before and they are useless, The thread tension cannot be fixed and it tangles all the time. It also can't punch through more then 2 layers of cloth- and when you put in a hem- it can be up to 3-4 layers of cloth.
You can buy a Brother or Singer for $90-$100. Cheapest- and they will do your shirts no problem.
They can used on your kitchen table and are no more then 1 1/2 feet by 2 feet at the very very most.
Walmart sells them- but some walmarts are shutting down their sewing sections
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Hawaiian shirts and scrubs are some of the most easiest patterns, so even with no sewing experience, it is do-able.
I have seen the price of scrubs, and I can see why you want to make them.
You may be surprised to find that A LOT of people sew their own scrubs- so much that you will find quite a selection of cloth that is made for scrubs. (little flying stethoscopes, cats and dogs, babies - for every occupation that needs scrubs)
2007-02-10 22:17:21 · answer #2 · answered by There you are∫ 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Basically for Hawaiian shirts and scrubs you'd probably need at least a straight stitch and a zig zag. If you're going to put buttons in an automatic button hole attachment could be useful.
I don't know if the basic Brother machines have the button holer but they are pretty good machines for learning to sew. I also like my Kenmore and I know Sears carries some lesser models than mine. If you really want some in depth reviews you can try here:
http://sewing.patternreview.com/SewingMachine
2007-02-10 22:46:52 · answer #3 · answered by Critter 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I bought one of the $29 SewPro's and it really was junk. So later I found a Singer Featherweight, and it is an outstanding machine. Very small and light. It was around $150.
2007-02-12 01:16:12 · answer #4 · answered by Angelique 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think you want to drink your sewing machine.
and chill out people, he might be Calvin Klein.
2007-02-10 22:18:56 · answer #5 · answered by SockMyDique 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
well i got some from the infomercial and that totally sucked. but if u get a good answer please let me know ok.
2007-02-10 22:14:58 · answer #6 · answered by i♥fuzzy 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋